Obituaries
Thomas Alton Barnes "Bonzai"
June 29, 2026
Thomas Alton Barnes, also known to friends as “Bonzai”, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A celebration of Bonzai’s life will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 14th at the Monkey Bar & Grill in Atlantic Beach.
Bonzai was born August 19, 1952, and was raised in Havelock, NC....
Joseph Anthony DiBella
June 28, 2026
Joseph Anthony DiBella “Captain Joe” passed from this Life into the next on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Joe’s family invites you to a remembrance celebration in his honor from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st at Munden Funeral Home.
Joe was born November 24, 1951, in Queens, New York, the first child and...
George Jr. Labanon Acfalle
June 28, 2026
George Jr. Labanon Acfalle, 49, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
A funeral mass to honor George’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7th at Annunciation Catholic Church, presided by Rev. Thomas Davis. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. George...
Cheyenne Rene Amen
June 26, 2026
Cheyenne Rene Amen, 37, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home.
A memorial service to honor Cheyenne’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 7th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Michael Coombs. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Cheyenne was born on May 27, 1989, in...
Beverly Nelson Sasser
June 25, 2026
Beverly Alice Sasser, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Born Beverly Alice Nelson on May 29, 1957, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Beverly was the daughter of Charles Beverly “CB” Nelson and Lillie “Pearl” Lewis Nelson. As the daughter of an Air Force serviceman, her childhood took her...
Dorothy "Dot" Alice Griffin Meeks
June 25, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Alice Griffin Meeks, 90, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after an extended time in home hospice care.
A funeral service to honor Dot's life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jessie Wombles. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Nancy Lee Provost
June 25, 2026
Nancy Lee Provost, 92, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her funeral mass will be held at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock. Nancy will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in New Bern. Her service will be held at the end of July or the...
Mary Lee Arthur Davis
June 24, 2026
Mary Lee Arthur Davis, age 94 of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away June 24, 2026, in Ruston, Louisiana.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, NC, officiated by Jeff Satterfield.
She was born on September 4, 1931, in Morehead City, NC to the late Kemp B. Arthur and...
Larry Murray
June 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Murray, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and family man. He passed away on June 24th, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of strength, loyalty, and unforgettable memories.
A funeral service to honor Larry's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 29th at Munden Funeral...
Mary Way Huffstetler
June 23, 2026
Mary Way Huffstetler, 75, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Mary will be laid to rest privately at Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery in Bogue.
Born on February 28, 1951, in Saline, Michigan, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Clair Ivan Gilbert and Laoma M. Gilbert.
Mary's faith was the foundation of...
Bonnie Sue Springle
June 23, 2026
Bonnie Sue Springle, 68, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Bonnie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Ray Conner. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends the evening prior from...
Jackie Morrison Piner Hardy
June 22, 2026
Jackie Morrison Piner Hardy, 91, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 22, 2026, following a 3 year courageous battle with a rare blood cancer.
A funeral service, with Eastern Star Rites, to honor Jackie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 28th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Marty Welch....
Megan Elizabeth Yeaton
June 21, 2026
Megan Elizabeth Taylor Yeaton, 37, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026.
A private memorial service to honor Megan’s life was held at Munden Funeral Home.
Megan entered this world during a fierce winter blizzard on December 12, 1988. Born prematurely, she fought from her very first moments, earning the nickname “the miracle baby.” From the beginning, she...
Christopher Gerard Perez Santos
June 20, 2026
Christopher Gerard Perez Santos, 49, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
A funeral mass to honor Christopher’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, June 29th at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service.
Christopher was born on Christmas...
R. Thomas "Tom" Jordan Jr.
June 19, 2026
R. Thomas “Tom” Jordan Jr., 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Celebration of Tom's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 13, at Ginger's Cafe at Summer Winds, 1505 Salter Path Road, Indian Beach, NC.
Tom was born on August 28, 1960, in Georgetown, South Carolina, to Roger...
Calvin Ellis Malpass Jr.
June 19, 2026
Calvin Ellis Malpass Jr., 78, of Mount Olive, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Calvin was born on August 24, 1947, in Mount Olive, NC, to the late Calvin and Eula Malpass.
Growing up Calvin worked on a tobacco farm where he developed a love for the outdoors that stayed with him...
Dr. Kent Swindell Denton
June 18, 2026
Dr. Kent Swindell Denton, 83, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away suddenly due to medical complications at Duke University Hospital on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23rd at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium. The family...
Thomas Michael Brown
June 18, 2026
Thomas Michael Brown, 79, of Mill Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday, June 20 at 210 Murdoch Road in Newport.
Born on February 10, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thomas was the son of the late Bernard and Wilma Brown.
A proud veteran, Thomas...
Lisa Vann Sellers Ivey
June 17, 2026
Lisa Vann Sellers Ivey, 58, of Smyrna, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Lisa’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 25th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort, officiated by The Rev. Tambria E. Lee. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until...
Rita Jo Lindsey
June 16, 2026
Rita Jo Lindsey, 63, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. A woman of profound faith, boundless generosity, and deep devotion to her family, Rita leaves behind a legacy of love that will be cherished forever by those who knew her.
A service celebrating Rita’s life and faith will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June...
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